Tokunbo Wahab
17 Feb
The Lagos State Government has said it will kickoff full enforcement of the ban on the usage and distribution of Styrofoam food containers across the state on Monday, 19 February. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said this in a statement on Saturday. Wahab stated that enforcement officers would go after all…
3 Feb
The Lagos State government today (Saturday) dislodged illegal squatters under the Ijora Causeway bridge. Lagos State Commissioner of the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a statement on his X handle. Wahab said the move was carried out following the expiration of a five-day quit notice issued to squatters on Sunday, 28…
31 Jan
Lagos State Government has given 30-day final notice to the owners and occupiers of residential buildings illegally converted to churches, mosques, clubhouses, lounges, and bars without approval for change of use to revert to the original use of the structure. Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the ultimatum in a…
26 Jan
Lagos State Government, yesterday, said there is no going back on the total ban of usage and distribution of styrofoam in the state.The affirmation was made at a consultative meeting between the state and representatives of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria
22 Jan
The Lagos Government on Sunday placed a ban on the usage and distribution of styrofoam and other single-use plastics in the state with immediate effect. This was announced in a statement signed by the Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab. Wahab said the decision was reached following the menace that…
27 Dec 2023
Lagos State government has urged stakeholders to embrace Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) as a critical tool for environmental management.The state’s Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab..
21 Dec 2023
Lagos State Government, through its Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, yesterday, charged residents of the state to maintain a clean environment during and after Yuletide.
19 Dec 2023
Lagos State Commissioner for Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, has said that regardless of tribe, ethnicity or religion, the law will take its course on environmental issues in the state.
15 Dec 2023
Lagos State government, yesterday, yielded to pleas from owners of property located on drainage setbacks as they requested time to come up with options that would re-establish the setbacks without necessitating demolition.
13 Dec 2023
The Lagos State government has held a meeting with some property owners and other stakeholders to discuss a better way of resolving the persistent flooding caused by these illegal structures. The Lagos State Commissioner, Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday to mitigate the impact of…
11 Dec 2023
The Lagos State Government has handed a seven-day ultimatum to house owners at Park View, Banana Island, Shoreline Estate, Onikoyi Estate, to remove their fences encroaching on drainage channels. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, during an inspection of the area at the weekend, said many buildings in the area failed to…
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